Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Retinyl palmitate + 2 moreWorks well
“provide anti-bacterial and anti-fungal benefits while being antimicrobial and significantly reducing the signs of ageing.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: retinyl palmitate.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Panthenol + 6 moreWorks well
“Hyaluronic Acid very low molecular weight 5000 D, Thermal Plankton, Marine Plankton, Vitamin A, B3, B5, C, E and F. Essential oils.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Retinyl palmitate + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Retinyl palmitateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: retinyl palmitate.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Olea europaea leaf extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractWater~12–18%
Niacinamide~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHyaluronic acid~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPanthenol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPlankton extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractTocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlyceryl linoleate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateGlyceryl linolenate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenateRetinyl palmitate~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphatePogostemon cablin leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oilRosa damascena flower extract~0.4–0.9%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilSorbitol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium levulinate~0.2–0.7%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Eugenol~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Olea europaea leaf extract, Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, Plankton extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl linolenate, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil, Rosa damascena flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sorbitol, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sodium levulinate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Seed to SkinThe Alche’MistYOUR PRODUCT | ArenciaRice Mucin Glow Serum 30 | TIRTIRCollagen Core Glow Essence | VitaminSea.beautySea Kale & Hyaluronic Acid Complex Rejuvenating Skin Serum | |
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| Match | — | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| Price | — | $16.83 | $15.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Retinal | Adenosine | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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